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Absent remarkable stamina, a forgiving boss, Dan Patrick’s man cave and Jerry Lucas’ memory, absorbing the NCAA tournament’s 48-games-in-four days opening salvo borders on impossible. You simply need some time to process it all before the regional semifinals commence. So after journeying home Sunday night from Charlotte, N.C., and reintroducing myself to Tiny Teel on Monday, some observations: # The ACC’s five Sweet 16 teams – Duke, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Notre Dame and Louisville -- not only match the Big East’s 2009 record but also bring welcome relief to a conference in a serious postseason funk. Virginia was the ACC’s lone...

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Absent remarkable stamina, a forgiving boss, Dan Patrick’s man cave and Jerry Lucas’ memory, absorbing the NCAA tournament’s 48-games-in-four days opening salvo borders on impossible. You simply need some time to process it all before the regional...

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MEN:
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WOMEN:
ACC first round:
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